Brian Cox: Why we need the explorers

http://www.ted.com In tough economic times, our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself, powering innovation and a profound appreciation of our existence.

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[RandomHero266]

i brought myself here :P

[MrSpocle]

I came here on my own!

[mike28110]

Brilliant

[Superegio42]

Really? Is that your best comment, just a cheap kock off the top rated comment. Honestly, it is extremely obvious all you want is likes, what a shame.

[BrentCRX]

Oh you got me there. Touche sir , I tip my hat to you. I wish you gentle me form the internet would stop fucking my mother. She is getting a little old for all that activity.

[NASACrooks]

Ask your mother,see knows better.

[BrentCRX]

What size is your tinfoil hat?

[NASACrooks]

Don't worry.I'm keeping it to my self alright"dude," I'm just saying it just in case someone is interested in truth.

[animeisadrug]

dude,keep it to yourself.

[niceguy1068]

:)

[NASACrooks]

OK. We need your comment on the subject raised on the featured video on my channel.

[g8rman05]

That's true. When I hear the words "I believe" there is an assumption (to me) that the person can't actually prove it. Like you said, it implies faith. That coupled with the fact that Brian Cox is a famous person does give him a greater responsibility to have his facts right, or to admit where his knowledge ends. I think most scientists are honest about this point though...but many religious aren't which drives me f*cking crazy.